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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1907
Page
8
The North Manchester Bannist congregation plans a new church. Sherman Yoder of Topeka dies from aneurysm. Local officials in Lagrange and Wells counties change roles. Veterans, trials, lawsuits, and community notices fill the pages with regional events from Warsaw to Goshen.
Chronic constipation sufferers are told the Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures the condition by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. The ad claims the product restores normal organ action, is pleasant to take, does not nauseate or gripe, and urges buyers to start today. Dreier & Bro.
J. Burton Dunnavan owner of a general store in Page Steuben county has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S court here. Liabilities total 2818 73 with several Fort Wayne wholesale concerns listed as creditors in small amounts.
A. H. Thurnes, Buffalo coal operator, reports chronic kidney and bladder trouble with gravel and stones. After using Foley's Kidney Cure, pain abated and he felt like a new man, stating it has done him $1,000 worth of good. Dreier & Bro.
A Fort Wayne relatives note announces Rabbi Cohen will take charge of a major Brooklyn temple, signaling a leadership change for the community. The letter highlights the transition and the temple’s forthcoming activities under new guidance.
Fort Wayne observers report Rabbi Cohen, born and raised in the city, has accepted a call to serve as rabbi of Temple Beth Elohim in Brooklyn. He will assume duties March 1, leaving Norfolk, Virginia, where he has ministered for eight years. The scholar and eloquent cleric is regarded as a leading figure among Jewish clergy.
Special notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Dreier & Bro declare it a safe remedy for children and adults.
Shortly after noon today an inbound Toledo and Chicago interurban crashed into the rear of a Huffman Street car on Wells Street. The collision wrecked the vestibule of the city car. The conductor and one or two passengers in the rear vestibule escaped injury by scrambling inside moments before the impact.
A short promotional piece asserts charm comes from health and neatness rather than perfection. It claims Electric Bitters can restore strength, nerves, eyes, and smooth skin for women, with Dreier & Bro. druggists offering it at 50 cents.
Officials announce judges for Randall hall event January 23 to 26. J I Behling of Milwaukee handles collies, Dudley E Waters of Grand Rapids Michigan oversees St Bernards, P A Heller of Fort Wayne covers sporting dogs, and Dr J A McGarry of Milwaukee judges all other breeds. Show aims to rival eastern big events with liberal cash and many premiums attracting national dog fanciers.
Entries close January 14th for those who have not registered them and may enter by listing. The notice emphasizes compliance and sets a clear deadline for participation.
Mrs Emily Catlon mother of T M Harrison died at her Salem Ohio home on Wednesday at noon. She lived to exceed one hundred and celebrated her birthday last May. Surviving relatives include T M Harrison and Jennie Woods of Salem and Samuel Catlon and Adeline Kelley. Funeral services and interment Sunday at 2 p m in Salem.
Mrs. Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Mass says the remedy gives immediate relief and cures a cough or cold. The advertisement touts a new discovery that heals weak lungs and sore throats after other remedies fail, guaranteed by Dreier and Bro druggists, with trial bottle free.
At Habig farm two and a half miles east of Huntertown four cows and a horse died from hydrophobia likely spread by a dead dog found in a pasture. Veterinary examiner Dr W F Myers found no current signs in remaining cattle or horses. Neighbors guard livestock as they monitor for further spread. Pineules Chonsipebonte medicine advertised by Rhoads' drug store claims bladder and kidney relief after thirty days for one dollar.
The report references President Shepard of Cleveland landholding and leadership lines, noting his role and authority within the organization. Details remain fragmented as OCR leaves key connections unclear.
Mr. Shepard downplays merger talk affecting the T. and C. line. He emphasizes independent operation, notes plans to haul standard freight cars, and outlines fixes including the B. and O. bridge at Garrett, a new car barn south of Garrett, and a soon to open depot at Avilla as the line progresses.
An advert claims Foley's Honey and Tar prevents pneumonia from colds and heals the lungs. It cites Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan and three severe pneumonia cases with good results. Dreier and Bro.
In Goshen Indiana Miss Ertle Druckamiller refused to testify against her brother Clarence Druckamiller in a case accusing him of threatening neighbor Mrs Dora Weaver with a revolver. She claimed headache tablets paralyzed her tongue and she could not articulate. she was jailed for contempt. Her brother was found guilty and fined.
A historical drug ad promotes Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup containing honey and tar for children. It claims no opiates or poisons and compliance with the 1906 Pure Food and Drug law. It targets croup and whooping cough by gently moving the bowels and expelling coughs and colds. Sold by Rhoads' drug store.
Capt. W. A. Kelsey addressed the Farmers' Mutual Insurance convention in Indianapolis on January 11, speaking on the subject What Amount of Insurance Can Be Carried Most Economically.
W A Kelsey of Fort Wayne told the Companies' Union of Indiana that no firm can afford to carry less than 10 million dollars in insured business. He argued bigger firms gain economies of scale, urged tighter risk oversight, and cited chimney faults and efficient book-keeping as key fire prevention and management practices. His address lasted an hour with many questions from members.
Sentinel correspondence from Poe Indiana details Rev Battenfield's Christian church services, social visits among Essig Somers and related families, regional travels, river flooding affecting roads and the Morton bridge, a funeral for Mrs Reed of Decatur, youth attendance at Hoagland meetings, church officers elected for the year, and a Ladies Helping Hand oyster supper. Also notes Harvey Ruhl's return to Marion and a Pine Salve advertisement.
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